2013 Toyota Aygo 1.0L Petrol · SA13 FRA

The 2013 Toyota Aygo presents a stable and recently improving maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 2 March 2026 at 99,790 miles, resulted in a clean pass with zero defects recorded, following an earlier failure on the same day for a worn wiper blade and both front tyres below 1.6mm. That same-day retest confirms the previous owner addressed basic consumable wear promptly. Looking back, the record shows a gradual but consistent pattern of minor advisories rather than escalating mechanical failure, suggesting the car has been kept in reasonable order without any serious structural or safety-critical defects emerging in recent years. The mileage progression is steady and entirely typical for a 13-year-old city car. Between the November 2022 test at 79,386 miles and the November 2023 test at 87,448 miles, the car covered 8,062 miles in twelve months. The following period to March 2026 saw a further 12,342 miles added over roughly twenty-eight months, averaging around 440 miles per month. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, and the overall annual average of approximately 7,676 miles aligns with normal light-use driving rather than prolonged standing or high-mileage commercial work. The recurring advisory worth noting is the repeated appearance of worn anti-roll bar linkage pins or bushes. This was flagged on the nearside front in November 2022 and on both front sides by November 2023, yet the March 2026 pass suggests these components were eventually replaced or reconditioned. A buyer should still inspect the front suspension bushes and drop links in person, checking for clunking over uneven surfaces, as this is a known wear point on small hatchbacks. The offside rear wheel was noted as slightly distorted in both 2022 and 2023, so a spin-check on that rim for lateral run-out remains worthwhile, particularly if the car tracks straight under braking. The rear brake lamp advisory from 2022 has not reappeared, but verifying all stop lamp functions and checking for corrosion around the light cluster is sensible given the car's age. Beyond the flagged items, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is advisable, especially around suspension mounting points, sills, and the exhaust system, as these are common deterioration areas on older city cars used in varied conditions. The clean 2026 result is encouraging, but a short test drive focusing on steering alignment, brake feel, and any exhaust blow or rattling will confirm whether the recent MOT standard reflects genuine ongoing care or simply a quick pass.